I recently had the pleasure of dining at this sushi restaurant, and the experience truly exceeded…read moremy expectations in every way. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with a warm and friendly atmosphere that immediately made me feel comfortable. The staff were attentive without being intrusive, and you could tell they genuinely cared about providing a great dining experience. The quality of the sushi was outstanding. Every piece was incredibly fresh, with the fish tasting clean, rich, and perfectly prepared. The rice was seasoned just right--not too sweet, not too sour--and had the perfect texture to complement the fish. You can really tell that the chefs take pride in their craft, paying attention to every detail in presentation and flavor balance. I especially enjoyed the specialty rolls, which were both creative and delicious. They had a great combination of textures and flavors, and nothing felt overcomplicated or overwhelming. Even the simpler items like nigiri and sashimi were top-tier, which says a lot about the quality of their ingredients. Another highlight was the consistency. Whether it was the appetizers, sushi, or even the drinks, everything was done well. The menu also offers a good variety, so there's something for both sushi lovers and people who might be trying it for the first time. On top of that, the cleanliness of the restaurant and the overall ambiance made the experience even better. It's a place you can come to relax, enjoy great food, and have a good time with friends or family. Overall, I highly recommend this sushi restaurant. If you're looking for fresh, high-quality sushi, excellent service, and a welcoming environment, this place is definitely worth visiting. I will absolutely be coming back again.

What is it with these desert-sized portions? They gave SO much tempura with the bento - like a…read moredouble order - I'm not sure if I'm happy or mad about this, because we were traveling and couldn't take leftovers... We got some salmon which was pretty tough and dry. I'm not super impressed with this place, but it's decent with huge portions. Next time I'll probably skip the salmon. The space inside is roomy and spacious, if a bit industrial with harsh lighting. Otherwise, it was fine for a meal.

We arrived early for a Saturday, so we had a wide variety of tables to pick from. The place is…read morepretty chilly but once the grill is turn on the temperature feels perfect. We had server Oscar. Oscar was excellent with attentiveness and friendliness. We really enjoyed our food, everything tasted so fresh and great flavor. We were taken care of, this was our first time and we will definitely be back. I give it a big 10 overall. Thank you, you grill and Oscar.

This was the worst korean bbq I've ever had, Corn was gross…read more, Rice overcooked and trash, meet hard and flavorless. Literally no flavor this place is absolutely garbage and cheap.

Maru is actually good kbbq in the middle of the desert. Honestly, really impressed. We're from LA…read moreand surrounded by tons of spots and Maru is better than a lot of those. Ordered the stir fried squid which was really delicious. Great flavor, we loveeee squid. The tofu soup was really good too. Love that they give an egg to crack on top - that set it apart and took it up a level. The kimchi pancake was decent too, but not as crispy as I usually like it. Side dishes hit the spot! Especially the fish cake. When we ran out, they quickly brought more. Highly recommend Maru. Amazing service and great atmosphere. The best kbbq in the desert!

YELP SHORT ANSWER: Maybe, Not sure we ordered correctly and found the overall experience expensive…read moreand too much food but most of the food was good we cooked on our own. LOCATION: Very nice retail location with lots of parking options. FACILITY: Excellent buildout, functional for the grill set up but not huge. MENU: Not totally easy to understand so we tried to ask questions but ended up a bit frustrated and just went for combo thinking we'd find what we liked. FOOD PREP: Raw plate was very professional and easy on the eyes. FOOD QUALITY: For the few things we liked it was good, not amazing but since we cooked ourselves maybe we screwed it up. Came to find out you can have their cooks grill for you and serve your table. As I lived in Asia I have visited many similar grills I am a rookie but never had these issues. WAITSTAFF: Not very helpful and maybe a bit on the rude side. We asked questions and got answers that made no sense. I wish I could have asked the robot. I did have to use my phone to understand what some of the offering were. OVERALL VALUE: Not good, very expensive and a disappointing experience for our visit. TIP: Maybe study the menu online before arriving, there is a lot of food. Our leftovers we had to cook at our table before we left as they can't send you home with raw meat I get tht. While it said $107 F1 combo would serve 1-2 people, in my world it could have easily served 4.

Exceptionally great service. Fantastic portions and quality…read moreof the food was amazing! The music was great and really appealing to our group (age 21-35) Jackie was quick to help us with any request and offered friendly recommendations to our parties first timers. A great personality to help guide our dinning experience

We come here 2-3 times a week! To always have great food and amazing service. Especially by one…read moregentleman Danny, who always has great energy!

Located in a shopping plaza. Got the Tori Katsu chicken cutlet set and a spicy tuna roll…read more The chicken katsu was done right. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and not greasy. It came together perfectly with the sides and felt like a complete, comforting meal. Everything on the plate tasted fresh and well prepared. The spicy tuna roll was a nice addition. Clean flavors with just enough spice, and it balanced out the richness of the katsu. The restaurant has a calm, casual feel and it's easy to sit and enjoy your food. Staff was friendly and attentive, and service was smooth. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm in the mood for a solid Japanese meal.

Located in a strip mall across the street from JW Marriott, Katsuyama is a rare Asian/Japanese spot…read morewould great food at reasonable prices. They specialize in katsu but also serve it with ramen or curry, and offer other tasty treats like kimchi fried rice (excellent), pajeon (scallion pancake), chicken bulgogi etc. I liked how they omeveb offers a nasu (which is Japanese for eggplant) katsu which was unique and good. Give it a try on your next Palm Springs trip.

Love the baked salmon roll and the jalapeño bomb! Definitely a good place for desert hot springs.read more

Sushi was solid, service was friendly but I think management could help out with maybe a more…read morestructure in the training. Honestly everything we ate here was solid for sushi/korean out in the middle of no where. Would come again if craving korean/japanese food!

After numerous days in the hospital, my husband wanted some comfort food and this hit the spot. It…read moremet his expectations and met mine as well. The pork belly and beef short ribs were amazing! We did ask for more sesame oil than average, but they did deliver. Prior to finding this little gem, we went to two other KBBQ places and all were packed with long wait times. We were seen immediately. Although small, this place was perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and we will definitely be coming back again.

I really don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, especially for family-owned restaurants, but I also…read morefeel it's important to share an honest experience so others can make informed decisions. I came here craving soup after being sick and ordered the pork soon tofu, while my wife ordered the bulgogi. The meat in both dishes was noticeably tough and difficult to chew compared to other Korean tofu restaurants we've visited. Because I wasn't feeling well, I couldn't fully taste the food, but my wife and daughter both immediately noticed that the bulgogi tasted sour. When we brought it to the staff's attention, they kindly offered to replace the meat, so we requested teriyaki chicken instead. Unfortunately, another serving of bulgogi was brought out instead. By that point, my wife and daughter had already finished eating and gone to the car, so I simply asked for it to be boxed up. After getting home, we decided to throw it away because we didn't feel comfortable taking a chance on meat that tasted off. The side dishes also didn't seem fresh, which matched what I had seen mentioned in other reviews. While I can't say for certain what caused the sour taste, it left us without confidence in the meal. Another thing worth mentioning is that there was no air conditioning on a very hot summer day, which made it uncomfortable to enjoy a steaming bowl of soup. Also, the dishes were served on hot plates, but nothing arrived sizzling or boiling the way you would normally expect at a Korean tofu restaurant. I genuinely want local family-owned restaurants to succeed, which is why writing this review isn't easy. Every restaurant can have an off day, and hopefully that's what happened here. Unfortunately, this visit didn't meet our expectations, and based on our experience, I'd encourage others to use their own judgment when deciding to dine here.

This was my first time trying Yucca Sushi and Teriyaki. I called ahead to order the veggie stir…read morefried noodles (veggie yokisoba). It took about 15 minutes and it was absolutely delicious! It was beyond fresh and super hot. Even after a 15 min drive home, the noodles were still hot. The veggies in the noodles still had a good crunch as well. Excited to have found this place and will definitely be back!

The food was decent, but the experience was just weird overall. The slender Asian lady that took…read moreour order was pushy and rude, multiple times she told us to push the button on the wall when we were ready to order. When we did push the button on the wall, it made a loud noise throughout the restaurant and she yelled at us from across the room about how it's going to take a minute. I don't like being pressured to order food when I haven't had a chance to look over the menu, it's not relaxing, and then catching an attitude from this woman was just unnecessary. I also listened to another customer dining in the restaurant complain about the wasabi being frozen and that same woman argued with him back-and-forth for a few minutes and then I had to listen to the sushi chef argue with that customer for an additional five minutes. The food just isn't worth the awkward customer service.